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L983 RUF

1993 Mazda 323 LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,257 mi
Last recorded147,257 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda 323 LX88,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 RUF
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 147,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 147,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 141,312 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 141,307 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 134,937 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 134,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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L983 RUF is a 1993 Mazda 323 LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.3% with a typical mileage of 88,458 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L983 RUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L983 RUF registered?

L983 RUF is a 1993 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 8 October 1993.

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